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hindrance

[hin-druhns] / ˈhɪn drəns /


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When it veers into hallucinations and misinformation, it’s a hindrance, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

But his color palette is so grimy that it becomes a hindrance.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

So, with a year to go, Edouard Philippe is cautiously moving his campaign into gear – mindful that being an early favourite in the presidential race is as often a hindrance as an asset.

From BBC May 22, 2026

These sky-high valuations clearly haven’t been a hindrance for chip investors yet, though.

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

One day I found that I was striding long distances without hindrance, my bundle light.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

Hegseth repeatedly has expressed disdain for guardrails he describes as hindrances to combat forces.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Fiscal policy is one of the main potential hindrances for further rate cuts, said Nancy Lazar, chief economist at Piper Sandler.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

It’s not just the physical hindrances that restrict commercial shipping activity.

From MarketWatch Apr. 21, 2026

A lack of pricing power and commodity volatility will continue to be hindrances for many of these stocks.

From Barron's Dec. 24, 2025

I try to work around any unpleasant hindrances and give full attention to the talk I am involved in.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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